Registration News

• Feb 3, 2024 - Two Historic Registries Become One
  Six score and two years ago, two different registries were serving the dog world with "working ability first" goals, and…
• Jan 2, 2024 - UKC Officially Integrates Field Dog Stud Book (FDSB) Into Registry
  United Kennel Club (UKC) is thrilled to announce some exciting developments for our friends in the Field Dog Stud Book…
• Dec 29, 2023 - Breed Standard Changes for 2024
  Note: Announcement was originally posted on 12/22/23 and was updated on 12/29/23 to include the Poodle, Multi-Colored…
• Dec 21, 2023 - UKC Officially Merges Field Dog Stud Book (FDSB) Into UKC Stud Book
  Field Dog Stud Book (FDSB) is the oldest purebred dog registry in the United States providing dog owners with authentic…
• Dec 20, 2023 - Breeds Eligible to Receive Pedigrees Under FDSB Mark
  Field Dog Stud Book (FDSB) is the oldest purebred dog registry in the United States providing dog owners with authentic…
• Nov 30, 2023 - American Bully Breed Standard Update
  Effective January 1, 2024 The American Bully breed standard has been updated to include the common sizes/styles of the…
• May 1, 2023 - Breed Standard Updates
  The following standards have received corrections to phrasing or spelling. Please check back for additions. American…
• Feb 13, 2023 - Celebrating the 125th Anniversary!
  Founded in Kalamazoo, MI, February 10, 1898, United Kennel Club (UKC) just turned 125 last week. To coincide with the…
• Feb 10, 2023 - Take 20% off until February 12th!
  This weekend only, take 20% off your purchase of a Display Pedigree through the UKC online store. Plus, any Display…
• Feb 9, 2023 - "U.K.C. is just three little letters..."
  Did you know? UKC was founded on February 10, 1898 by then 23-year-old Chauncey Z. Bennett. The 125th anniversary is…
• Feb 9, 2023 - UKC 125th Anniversary: Enter the giveaway!
  Enter for your chance to win one of FIVE $125 gift certificates to the UKC online store! To enter: Purchase a UKC…
• Dec 20, 2022 - Breed Standard Changes for 2023
  Changes to take effect January 2, 2023 Carolina Dog:Multiple revisions in standard including new photo. UKC adopted…
• Dec 1, 2022 - Refreshed Registration Product Line & Pricing, Effective Dec. 15, 2022
  As we approach the 125th anniversary of United Kennel Club's founding, February 10, 1898, there have been a multitude of…
• Oct 6, 2022 - UKC Announces Refreshed Product Registration Line & Extended Phone Hours
  Watch the Announcement from UKC Director of Customer Service Taylor Armstrong To best serve you, effective October 10,…
• Jul 19, 2022 - Introducing: The New UKC Vice President Team
  The appointment of former Director of National Events, Nicole Sedlecky, to UKC Vice President. The appointment of…
• Apr 8, 2022 - United Kennel Club Announces Multi-Year Sponsorship Agreement With Dogtra
  KALAMAZOO, Mich., April 8, 2022 United Kennel Club (UKC) today announced a three-year sponsorship with Dogtra, a…
• Dec 17, 2021 - Mailing Address Change for UKC/American Field/Field Dog Stud Book
  We are now a few months into the historic acquisition of American Field by United Kennel Club (UKC). Our teams have…
• Nov 24, 2021 - UKC Office Closed for Thanksgiving
  We are closed Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th, for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will return to normal…
• Sep 2, 2021 - UKC & American Field: Your Questions Answered
  On September 1, 2021, UKC announced the acquisition of American Field and the Field Dog Stud Book. When that news was…
• Sep 1, 2021 - UKC Announces Acquisition of American Field Publishing Company
  United Kennel Club (UKC), today announced the acquisition of American Field Publishing Company, including Field Dog Stud…
• Jul 2, 2021 - UKC Office Closed July 5th
  Wishing you a safe and happy 4th of July weekend! We hope you enjoy this time with friends and family. The UKC office…
• Jun 11, 2021 - UKC Registration Processing: Updates & Info
  We are here! UKC has been back in the office for over a year now, and our team continues to work six days a week with…
• Dec 22, 2020 - Holiday Hours
  Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season. Merry Christmas, from all of us at UKC. The UKC office will be closed…
• Nov 25, 2020 - UKC Office Closed for Thanksgiving
  We are closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th, for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will return to normal…
• Jul 28, 2020 - Check out the all new UKC online store!
  Shopping is a breeze! Browse the clothing options, renew your magazine subscription, and even order club forms. It's…
• Jun 10, 2020 - Looking Forward
  As a Michigan-based company, UKC continues to complete operations with most staff working remotely due to the stay home…
• Jun 2, 2020 - Shannon Nardi Joins UKC Team
  We are happy to officially welcome Shannon Nardi to UKC! Shannon has joined the UKC team as a member of the Media…
• May 18, 2020 - Upgraded Processing Options & Refunds
  Expedited, Rush, and Next Day Air processing options are again available as of last Friday, May 15th at 1 p.m., ET! …
• May 15, 2020 - UKC To Continue Operations Remotely
  Due to executive order No. 2020-21 issued by Michigan's governor Gretchen Whitmer on 3/23/20 to suppress the spread of…
• Mar 17, 2020 - List of Cancellations - check back for updates
  Last Revised 9/8/20 at 2:18 pm ET If your club chooses to cancel, please email cancellations@ukcdogs.com Alabama…
• Mar 16, 2020 - UKC Lobby is Closed. Office Remains Open.
  In keeping with statewide suggestions in Michigan to lessen the spread of COVID-19, the UKC lobby is closed to decrease…
• Jan 27, 2020 - UKC Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Eukanuba
  United Kennel Club (UKC), today announced a landmark, three-year partnership with Eukanuba, a premium dog food brand…
• Dec 27, 2019 - Breed Standard Revisions for 2020
  The following breed standards have been updated and are effective January 1, 2020 Boston Terrier: Remove DQ for weight…
• Dec 23, 2019 - Christmas Hours 2019
  We will be closed December 24 & 25. We will return to normal business hours on Thursday, December 26. Upcoming holiday…
• Dec 17, 2019 - UKC's New Look: Showcasing Dogs That Do More
  UKC is pleased to share a fresh look with our community! New branding, including a new logo set, will be rolled out…
• Nov 27, 2019 - Holiday Coupons Available Now!
  As a token of our appreciation for your continued support, please accept these money-saving coupons. Thank you for…
• Nov 27, 2019 - UKC 2019 Holiday Hours
  To celebrate Thanksgiving, the UKC office will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. We will…
• Jul 30, 2019 - UKC Welcomes the American Pointing Labrador Association (APLA)
  Effective September 1, 2019, UKC will enter into an agreement with the American Pointing Labrador Association to…
• Jul 2, 2019 - Closed July 4th
  We will be closed on Thursday, July 4th. We'll return to normal business hours on Friday, July 5th. Have a great…
• May 24, 2019 - We Will Be Closed on Memorial Day
  For Memorial Day, we will be closed Monday, May 27. We'll return to normal hours on Tuesday, May 28. We'd like to thank…
• Jan 30, 2019 - Mail Service Suspended Due to Severe Weather
  *This article was updated January 31st at 8:15 a.m. The United States Postal Service has extended the delivery delay due…
• Jan 28, 2019 - Closing at 12 p.m., Eastern, for Severe Weather
  Due to severe winter weather across Michigan, we are closing early today, January 28th. Our office will close at 12 p.m.…
• Nov 21, 2018 - Happy Thanksgiving!
  The UKC office will be closed on the following days to celebrate the holiday with family and friends: November 22 &…
• Nov 19, 2018 - UKC Holiday Hours
  Wishing you and yours a safe and happy holiday season! The UKC office will be closed on the following days to…
• Nov 19, 2018 - UKC Phone Lines and Internet Down for Maintenance
  The UKC phone lines and internet are currently undergoing repair and maintenance. We hope to have them back up and…
• Nov 14, 2018 - UKC Registration Coupons
  As a token of our appreciation for your continued support, please accept these money-saving coupons. Thank you for…
• Oct 23, 2018 - Announcement from UKC President Tanya Raab
  You've all had an important role in the success of UKC, our staff and myself personally. The future of UKC is bright and…
• Jul 2, 2018 - Happy 4th of July!
  The UKC office is open Monday, July 2; and Tuesday, July 3. We will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, to enjoy the holiday…
• Jun 5, 2018 - UKC Celebrates "Hound Day"
  UKC is known for being the first dog registry in the world to computerize all its registration records. Annually, the…
• May 30, 2018 - UKC Single Register Your Dog Online!
  UKC is pleased to offer a new service: online Single Registration! Visit the Online Single Registration page, provide…
• May 25, 2018 - Memorial Day Hours
  The UKC office will be closing at 3 p.m., Friday, May 25. We will be closed Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial…
• Apr 10, 2018 - Receive a 15 Percent Discount at Red Roof Inn!
  UKC registrants are eligible to receive 15% off when booking at any Red Roof Inn establishment across the country! We…
• Mar 29, 2018 - Receive Temporary Listing Numbers Via Text Message!
  Always with an eye for providing you with the most up-to-date services, United Kennel Club is pleased to announce text…
• Mar 28, 2018 - UKC Recognizes Super Retriever Series (SRS) Titles as of April 1, 2018!
  United Kennel Club has added to its ever-growing lineup of dog events to bring more opportunities to sporting and field…
• Feb 9, 2018 - Closing Early Due to Weather
  The UKC office will be closing early on February 9, 2018 due to a winter storm. The office will be closing at 4 p.m. We…
• Feb 9, 2018 - UKC is Turning 120!
  Founded on February 10, 1898, UKC is turning 120! UKC's founding shares a year in history with some very unique…
• Jan 2, 2018 - RUSH, Next Day Air, Expedited Service
  Please note: for all paperwork submitted to our office over the next few days, Next Day Air, Expedited Service, and Rush…
• Dec 20, 2017 - Happy Holidays!
  Wishing a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours! The UKC office will be closing at noon, EST., on…
• Nov 27, 2017 - Cyber Monday Sale!
  'Tis the season to save! Looking for Christmas gifts? Select products in our store at 15% off TODAY only! All…
• Nov 22, 2017 - Happy Thanksgiving!
  Happy Thanksgiving! Please note, the UKC office will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 to…
• Nov 22, 2017 - UKC Holiday Hours
  Wishing you and yours a safe and happy holiday season!
• Nov 15, 2017 - UKC Christmas Coupons
  As a token of our appreciation for your continued support, please accept these money-saving coupons. Thank you for…
• Nov 13, 2017 - Cyber Monday Sale! Save 15% on Select UKC Items.
  Looking for Christmas gifts? Mark your calendar! All remaining stock of 2017 UKC event gear is available online!…
• Oct 12, 2017 - 2017 Gateway Nationals Judging Program Now Available
  The 8th Annual UKC Gateway Nationals will be held October 27-29, 2017 at the Purina Events Center, in Gray Summit,…
• Aug 29, 2017 - UKC Office Closed September 4th for Labor Day
  The UKC office will be closed September 4 in observance of the holiday. We will return to regular business hours on…
• Aug 17, 2017 - Routine Maintenance August 17, 18, 21
  Online litter registration, points checks, and the online TL platform will be down for a brief period on August 17th,…
• Aug 9, 2017 - Gateway Nationals Premium List
  The 8th Annual UKC Gateway Nationals will be held October 27-29, 2017 at the Purina Events Center, in Gray Summit,…
• Aug 1, 2017 - UKC Announces Recognition of Treeing Tennessee Brindle
  United Kennel Club welcomes the Treeing Tennessee Brindle to its list of recognized breeds, effective July 1, 2017. The…
• Jul 7, 2017 - Online Temporary Listing (TL) Numbers Now Available!
  UKC is pleased to announce an automated system for providing Temporary Listing (TL) numbers! This online platform for…
• Jun 30, 2017 - Holiday Hours
  The UKC office will be closed Monday, July 3rd; and Tuesday, July 4th. We will return to normal business hours…
• Jun 14, 2017 - Attention! Next Day Air and Expedited Services Unavailable June 15 & 16!
  Next Day Air and Expedite service will be unavailable June 15 & 16, 2017. These services will resume on Monday June 19.…
• May 26, 2017 - Happy Memorial Day from UKC
  Thank you to our service members, veterans and their families. In honor of Memorial Day, the UKC office will be closed…
• May 1, 2017 - Attention UKC Judges: Application Process, Judges Tests, Ring Procedure Workshops, and Apprenticeships
  The new conformation judges test is now available! All current UKC judges who have requested the test by sending an…
• May 1, 2017 - Pre-order your PREMIER logowear!
  Available for pre-order are the following T-shirts: Top Ten All Stars Top Junior And our newest design: Peace, Love,…
• Apr 18, 2017 - UKC Announces X-Bred Cur Program
  United Kennel Club is pleased to announce changes to the Cur Single Registration process to create more uniformity in…
• Mar 23, 2017 - Routine Maintenance
  The message boards, online store, online litter registration platform, and online points checks system will be…
• Mar 16, 2017 - UKC Phone Lines
  2 p.m. We are still experiencing intermittent problems with our phone lines due to the statewide issues our service…
• Feb 10, 2017 - Celebrate UKC's 119th Anniversary with #ukcdogs on Social Media!
  UKC Turns 119 Years Old! Use the hashtag #ukcdogs on social media to show us how you're celebrating! Founded by…
• Dec 21, 2016 - Online Points Checks Now Available!
  Kalamazoo, Mich., December 19, 2016 - We are happy to unveil the Official UKC Online Points Check system! This new and…
• Oct 11, 2016 - New! Personalized Performance Listing Certificates Now Available!
  Kalamazoo, Michigan, October 11, 2016 - UKC is happy to announce that owners who apply for a Performance Listing…
• Aug 1, 2016 - August Feature Breeds Announced
  Feature Breeds for August 2016: Belgian Shepherd Dog American Bulldog (photos required) Vizsla Chihuahua Register…
• Mar 16, 2016 - Breed Standard Revision for German Shorthaired Pointer
  Kalamazoo, Mich., March 7, 2016 - Recent revisions to the height portion of the German Shorthaired Pointer breed…
• Mar 15, 2016 - German Shorthaired Pointer Breed Standard Revision
  Kalamazoo, Mich., March 7, 2016 - Recent revisions to the height portion of the German Shorthaired Pointer breed…
• Dec 1, 2015 - United Kennel Club announces the recognition of the Miniature American Shepherd.
  United Kennel Club announces the recognition of the Miniature American Shepherd.
• Nov 2, 2015 - We are processing registration applications received as of November 1, 2015.
  We are currently processing registration applications received as of November 1, 2015. Processing may take 7-10 business…

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